About Us
At Quarterdeck, we turn your passion for the sea into a career. With expert training and real opportunities, we help you start an exciting life on the water.
Your Strategic Crew Partner
At Quarterdeck, we provide highly skilled skippers and hosts who have successfully completed our academy and gained real charter experience. Every crew member is socially and professionally verified, multilingual and come from a diverse international background.
With a network of hundreds of skippers and hosts, we ensure only the best make it on board. Each crew member is individually vetted and quality-approved through anonymous guest ratings, maintaining an exceptional service standard.
Our benchmark? 9.4 out of 10 average rating is our lowest accepted score. Most crew deliver well beyond that.
Whether you need a single crew member, support for a large flotilla, or a fully staffed fleet, we have the expertise and network to deliver. Our tailored crew solutions ensure the perfect match for your yacht, guests, and charter experience—without the hassle of recruitment and logistics.
Let’s discuss how we can support your operations.
Testimonials
Joep 🇳🇱 Skipper Academy 2025
From Desk to Deck: My First Yacht Week Season
Pieter 🇳🇱 Skipper Academy 2019
Beyond Sailing — Lessons in Leadership and Life
Nicolas “Uko” 🇦🇷 Skipper Academy 2024
From windsurfing in Argentina to building a career in sailing
James 🇿🇼 Skipper Academy 2025
Caribbean Was Good — But Yacht Week Was Next Level
Eva 🇸🇮 Skipper Academy 2023
From Medicine to the Med: Friendships and Belonging at Sea
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Our Trusted Partners
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